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December 27, 2013
Let’s Connect on Twitter
Are you on Twitter? I’ll be honest, I’m just getting started with it, but I’m having a great time.
It’s so easy to interact with friends and readers, but the 140 character limit keeps things simple and easy for me. I don’t have to worry about responding to long letters, but I can drop a note to the people I appreciate and care about.
At first I was skeptical, but now that I’m using it, I’m finding that I like it more and more.
You can find me on Twitter @RustyMcClure (I know, clever handle). If you’re not following me yet, please do and I’ll be sure to follow back,
December 23, 2013
Merry Christmas!
Just a quick note to wish all of my friends, family and readers a Merry Christmas!
I hope that you enjoy this time of celebration with those closest to you.
Whether you’re traveling or spending a little extra time at home, I hope that you have some great books to keep you company.
Merry Christmas!
December 19, 2013
Can’t Get Enough of Coral Castle?
In case you can’t get enough of Coral Castle, here are some links to feed the fire:
The Coral Castle Museum in Homestead Florida
Ancient Aliens episode on The History Channel
And of course, the best resource of all is my book, Coral Castle, check it out on Amazon.com.
December 15, 2013
The Real Coral Castle
Coral Castle is such a cool place, I not only featured it in Cincinnatus: The Secret Plot to Save America, but I also felt compelled to write a book just about it. Coral Castle: The Mystery of Ed Leedksalnin and his American Stonehenge explores the mystery and controversy surrounding the site.
Coral Castle is a massive stone structure located just outside of Miami, Florida. Legend says that one man, Ed Leedskalnin, built the whole thing by himself with nothing but simple block and tackle.
No one ever saw Ed work. He worked at night, and put up barriers so that no one can see. But given the equipment that can be seen, it would be impossible for a single man to move these stones, some of which weigh several tons, even with complicated block and tackle and simple machines.
Over the years, this has led to lots of speculation about how Ed was able to accomplish this. Some claim he harnessed supernatural forces or alien powers, others say he simply knew something about the physical properties of gravity and magnetism that allowed him to manipulate objects around him. Whatever the case, it’s a huge mystery.
If you’re traveling to Miami, Coral Castle is worth a stop. It’s now a museum and tourist attraction.
I’ll be honest, I don’t have the answer of how he did this. But I do my best to present the credible theories and history of the place in Coral Castle. Check it out, or read the fictional account in Cincinnatus.
December 13, 2013
The Real Cat Cay
If you’ve read Cincinnatus: The Secret Plot to Save America, you may remember the secret lair on Cat Cay, an island off the coast of Florida.
Cat Cay, like most of the places in Cincinnatus, is a real place! It’s an exclusive island only open to members. You can find more information about the island on this Wikipedia page.
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the island, and playing the golf course there several times, and I knew it would make the perfect secluded location for Cincinnatus.
Check out that link to learn more, or just read Cincinnatus.
You can also find real pictures of Cat Cay (as well as photos of Coral Castle, the Crosley Brothers, and more) on the Cincinnatus website here.
December 4, 2013
Books for the Holidays!
We’re in the swing of Christmas shopping now! As you shop for those hard-to-buy-for folks, don’t forget about great books.
Books are non-perishable, they’re enriching and it’s a great way to find and establish common interest with your gift recipient.
If you’re in the market for great books, be sure to check out my selection on Amazon.com. Find all three great titles here.
All of my books have 4+ stars, with plenty of reviews to give you an idea of who might like them. Each of my books is very different from the others, there’s a little something for everyone.
December 2, 2013
Book Review: Seven in a Jeep by Ed Gaydos
As a New York Times Bestselling Author, every once in a while I have the pleasure of reading a book by a fellow author and providing a blurb for their book cover and promotional materials.
Before it was released in the spring, I reviewed Ed Gaydos’s excellent Vietnam memoir, Seven in a Jeep. Find the book here.
Ed Gaydos brings to life the guys at the listening end of Adrian Cronauer’s Good Morning Vietnam radio shows – authentically – because he was there.
A tough time in America and a tougher time for the guys who shipped out is pictured here, richly and with heart.
Great book, Ed!
November 27, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
I’ve got a lot to be thankful for. Friends, family, good business and successful books.
But right now, I’m especially thankful for my readers. You’re the ones who made Crosley a New York Times Bestselling book, and you’re the reason that I continue to strive to produce great work every day.
Thanks for reading my work. Thanks for being a part of these books with me.
November 25, 2013
The Real Cincinnati
Did you know that the Society of the Cincinnati in my book Cincinnatus: The Secret Plot to Save America is a real thing?
The Society of the Cincinnati is the oldest patriotic organization in the United States, originally founded by a group of officers from the Continental Army (Revolutionary War) who idealized the selflessness of the Roman farmer-dictator Cincinnatus.
The society is still alive and active today. It is a private, closed organization made up solely of qualified male descendants of the founding officers.
Officially, the group promotes patriotism through education, museums and libraries. What do they do with the rest of their time and money? I’ve got a few ideas – Cincinnatus.
Learn more about the society at SocietyoftheCincinnati.org or on Wikipedia.
November 11, 2013
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